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Books needed: Soo Mill responds to loss of library in Elliot Lake

Since a portion of the Algo Centre Mall's roof collapsed in June, Elliot Lake has been without a library. But Soo Mill Buildall has stepped forward to help provide reading materials through a Book Drive for Elliot Lake.

Diamond Jubilee event for Huron Shores late this month

NEWS RELEASE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES ************************* The Municipality of Huron Shores, as part of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, invites all Huron Shores residents to attend a Saturday, Septemb

Letters call for inquiry into PUC donation to Algoma University

A pair of letters calling for a look into the PUC's donation to Algoma University last year were presented to city council at Monday's meeting and will be reviewed by the legal department at city hall.

September 11 marked at Lake Superior State (photo)

NEWS RELEASE LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY ************************* Airborne remembrance Lake Superior State University students and staff launch 231 balloons in memory of the number of Michigan victims lost in the September 11 attacks.

Teens facing five charges following Elliot Lake incident

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* Verbal disagreement nets several charges for local male ELLIOT LAKE, ON - September 9, 2012, at approximately 8:05 p.m.

Loss of protection in Treatment Centre searches feared (6 photos)

Hoping to avoid a precedent-setting situation, OPSEU Local 678 members expressed their desire to remain protected while conducting weapon searches at the Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre.

Teachers push back: 'McGuinty Mondays' could impact volunteer activities

NEWS RELEASE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' FEDERATION OF ONTARIO ************************* Elementary teachers to 'take a pause' on voluntary activities Will also participate in 'McGuinty Mondays' in response to draconian legislation TORON

Liberals freeze teachers' salaries, prohibit strikes

NEWS RELEASE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ************************* Ontario putting students and families first McGuinty government protecting the classroom experience, fighting the deficit The passage of the Putting Students First Act [today] protects the

Justin Rutledge stopped the Sault in its tracks (27 photos)

About 400 music fans passed through the gates to enjoy the 2nd annual Tailfeathers Music Festival this past weekend.

Seen at Bell's Point today (2 photos)

Loyal reader Corey Tucker has sent us these bird photos. "While walking around at Bell's Point Campground with my camera, I ran into a Bald Eagle adult perched in a white pine," he reports.